Fukuoka Hospital says sorry for male staff sexually abusing patients, no further action taken

Disability News Japan

English - May 09, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes - 7.9 MB
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The president of National Hospital Organization Omuta National Hospital apologized on May 2 after confirming that male employees sexually abused patients who have severe mental and physical disabilities. The hospital has not taken any administrative action against the five employees who are suspected of abuse. The employees abused patients by stimulating their pubic areas while they were sleeping or being assisted in the bath, and touching female patients' breasts.

Episode Notes:

‘Fukuoka Prefecture Hospital says sorry for male staff sexually abusing patients, no further action taken’:

https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/05/04/fukuoka-prefecture-hospital-says-sorry-for-male-staff-sexually-abusing-patients-no-further-action-taken/